Former champion jockey Harry Skelton has taken up a prestigious role as the National Hunt brand ambassador for Star Sports, a significant move that promises to add a fresh perspective to the world of horse racing.

Skelton’s commitment to racing enthusiasts

In his role, Skelton will engage with racing enthusiasts through regular blog updates, video content and social media exposure. He plans to share insights on his rides and his brother Dan’s powerful yard, providing valuable information for bettors and fans alike.

Skelton, who secured the 2020/21 Jump Jockeys’ Championship and serves as the stable jockey for his brother Dan’s formidable yard in Warwickshire, is set to provide valuable content for Star Sports customers. Racing enthusiasts can look forward to Skelton’s weekly blog updates, which will include information about his rides and the yard’s runners. In addition, he will offer regular video content and enjoy exposure on social media, making his insights easily accessible to fans and bettors alike.

The former jockey is joining forces with recently retired rider Davy Russell, who also serves as a Star Sports ambassador. Together, Skelton and Russell will provide weekly insights and analysis, ensuring a steady flow of expert opinions throughout the racing season. This collaboration will be particularly active during the major spring festivals, further enriching the experience for racing enthusiasts.

Luke Tarr, Head of PR at Star Sports, expressed his enthusiasm for the appointment, emphasizing the importance of charismatic figures like Skelton in attracting new fans to the sport. Skelton’s infectious personality and his notable achievements in racing make him a valuable addition to the industry. With the presence of both Skelton and Russell, Star Sports is poised to deliver top-class content to its audience.

Skelton and Russell unite

Skelton joins recently retired jockey Davy Russell as another distinguished Star Sports ambassador. Together, the dynamic duo will offer weekly insights and analysis, along with daily updates during major spring festivals, enhancing the racing community’s access to expert opinions.

In his first exclusive blog for Star Sports, Skelton shares his “Five To Follow” for the season, offering valuable insights into potential contenders in the world of National Hunt racing. He also provides updates on stable stars, enhancing the access to essential information for racing enthusiasts and bettors.

Skelton’s “Five To Follow” for the season

KATEIRA: Skelton believes that Kateira is in for a good year as she steps out of novice company. He anticipates her taking the transition in stride, with potential starting points at Wetherby and plans to increase the trip. Skelton expects her to perform well and has hopes of her competing in the Mares’ Hurdle at Cheltenham in March.

HOE JOLY SMOKE: This maiden horse, Skelton suggests, is a dark horse to watch this year. After undergoing a wind operation, it’s poised for a promising season. Skelton believes it’s a horse worth following down the handicap route.

ETALON: Etalon showed promise with a nice race at the end of the season at Sandown in the EBF Final. The plan is to move him into novice chases and aim for graded races in the spring.

TAKE NO CHANCES: Take No Chances is due to go novice hurdling after some impressive runs in bumpers. Skelton expects her to shake off her maiden tag early on and compete in better company in novice hurdles.

PIKAR: Skelton sees Pikar as a potential star in novice chasing after a successful wind operation. The plan is to start him off over two miles and assess whether he needs to go up in trip. Skelton believes that Pikar can progress into graded novice chases and make a significant impact.

Harry Skelton’s appointment as the National Hunt brand ambassador for Star Sports promises to bring a fresh and exciting perspective to the world of horse racing, with his insights and updates set to enrich the experience for racing enthusiasts and bettors alike.

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